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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,855.52, 467,620.86 and 187,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,855.52, 467,620.86 and 187,952.52 is: 259,374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,855.52 : 467,620.86 = 187,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,855.52/467,620.86 = 187,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,855.52x = 467,620.86 × 187,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,855.52x = 87,890,519,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,890,519,041.57/338,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,374.61

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